Lawrence Smith PhD

Lawrence Smith, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological assessment and individual therapy for adults. He brings more than three decades of clinical experience to his work, with a focus on concerns that commonly affect wellbeing and performance, including work and interpersonal stressors, anxiety, depression, and performance-related challenges. Dr. Smith’s approach is collaborative and tailored, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with person-centered and humanistic principles. He also incorporates positive psychology strategies and may draw on narrative work and performance psychology to help patients clarify goals, build resilience, and develop practical skills for lasting change. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Smith serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his doctoral training through a joint program at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and San Diego State University. Dr. Smith is authorized to provide telepsychology services across participating PSYPACT states and offers appointments via secure video or phone.